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Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 275
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven is a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school in CT. Adults 18+ with mild developmental disabilities, Down Syndrome and autism live apartment-style in an intensive 24-month Residential Life Skills program on the Chapel Haven campus. They learn to negotiate all aspects of independent living and upon graduation, they may choose to continue living in the area and... Read more

College Steps is a non-profit organization that partners with colleges and universities to support students with social, communication, or learning challenges (including but not limited to students with significant learning disabilities, autism, developmental, or intellectual disabilities), ages 16-26, with their college pursuits. The mission of College Steps is to expand supports for young adults with the functional skills sufficient to... Read more

College Steps (Connecticut) - Program Details

Location:

188 Richards Ave
Norwalk,
CT 06854

Requirements for admission to this program::

College Steps offers college support for students living with social, communication, or learning challenges. We offer programs for three primary categories of students:
1. High school seniors, ages 16-22, interested in gaining a college primer experience during their senior year in high school.
2. Enrolled college students who are entering into, or already operating within, the college setting but for whom navigating college is challenged by social, academic, or independent living barriers.
3. Returning college students under the age of 26 years, interested in earning a two-year Certificate in higher education.

Admission deadline:

May 1st

Students in this program:

Have graduated or exited from high school

Are still enrolled in high school

Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?:

The Step Forward programs at Gateway Community College offer young adults with various disabilities a two-tiered comprehensive transition program designed to enhance self-advocacy, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, study skills and work readiness. The program began in 2005 and has worked with young adults (18-21) from across the state of Connecticut. Students work within a cohort model where they receive individualized attention. The... Read more

The Western Connection Program for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, speech and language impairment, and specific learning disability is coordinated by the Danbury Public School System and supports students on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, focusing on developing the skills and experiences necessary for the students to achieve success during adult life in the areas of employment, self-determination and post-... Read more

The purpose of the ABLE program is to provide students (ages 18 to 24) with intellectual disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to independence in employment and community involvement. Students must be between 18 and 24 years of age and have the ability to communicate and navigate independently. Students can be either dually enrolled in a... Read more

Address

ABLE (Achieving Balance in Life through Education)
2303 College Avenue
Huntington,
IN 46750

The purpose of the AIM program is to provide transition-aged students (ages 18 to 21) with intellectual disabilities, or other qualifying disabilities, a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field. Students will particpate in on-campus and/or community work experiences (paid and/or unpaid), be exposed to various career options... Read more

The purpose of the GWA program is to provide transition-aged students (ages 18 to 22) with intellectual and cognitive disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field. Read more

The purpose of the INSPIRE program is to provide transition-aged students (ages 18 to 22) with intellectual and cognitive disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field. Read more

IUPUI collaborates with the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to sponsor the SITE program. SITE is a transition program that serves an average of 10-16 students ages 18-21 each year from IPS. Students outside of IPS who apply and are accepted into SITE must enroll in IPS prior to beginning the SITE program. Students spend one to two years on campus taking classes, engaging in typical college classes and activities, interacting with college peers... Read more

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUS) in College and Career Attainment at Rhode Island College offers students with intellectual disability (ID) the opportunity to self-direct academic coursework and internships to enhance their skills and knowledge critical to a variety of career choices. The CUS includes internships extending student knowledge and skills across four vocational internship experiences. The CUS is designed to include... Read more

Address

Certificate of Undergraduate Study in College and Career Attainment
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence,
RI 02908